A lateral partner hire in this practice is decided by what the practice can carry across, far more than on any headline figure.

An established international platform is seeking lateral partner teams to strengthen and expand its transactional and commercial litigation capabilities in the Silicon Valley market. This is a strategic growth initiative focused on team acquisitions rather than individual laterals, designed to boost deal volume and enhance the firm's capacity to handle significant, high-stakes commercial disputes.

The firm's practice spans corporate transactions, venture capital, private equity, M&A, and complex commercial litigation. Key sector strengths include life sciences, financial services, technology, energy, and the automotive industry. The platform offers a robust national and international reach, with a market focus that includes New York, Northern California, Texas, London, and Germany.

Ideal candidates will bring a cohesive team with a substantial portable book of business and an anchor client relationship, positioning them to immediately contribute to the firm's transactional and litigation workflows.

Portable book of business of $5M+ (USD)
Demonstrated team leadership and a cohesive partner/associate group
Significant experience in commercial litigation and/or corporate transactions
Stable career history, with a preference for candidates who have made no more than three to five lateral moves
Established anchor client relationships

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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